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шмель

Translation of шмель

bumblebee

Meaning of шмель

Russian

Крупное пушистое полосатое насекомое, опыляющее цветы.

English

a large, hairy bee with a loud buzz

bumblebee

Transcription and pronunciation of шмель

Transcription
[ˈʂmʲelʲ]
In Latin letters
shmel

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  1. The bumblebee buzzed between the lavender flowers.

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    Шмель гудел среди цветов лаванды.

  2. A bumblebee sat on a flower.

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    Шмель сел на цветок.

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What does шмель mean?

a large, hairy bee with a loud buzz

How do you pronounce шмель?

шмель is pronounced [ˈʂmʲelʲ], in Latin letters “shmel”.

How is шмель used in a sentence?

The bumblebee buzzed between the lavender flowers. Translation: Шмель гудел среди цветов лаванды.

Is шмель part of Insects vocabulary?

Yes, шмель (bumblebee) can be learned in the Insects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is шмель part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, шмель (bumblebee) can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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